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Torchic Moves & Learnset

fire51 total moves

Complete moveset and learnset for Torchic in Pokémon Polished Crystal. Learn which moves Torchic can learn by level up, TM/HM, egg moves, and move tutors.

Move Summary

15
Level Up
20
TM/HM
0
Move Tutor
16
Egg Moves
51
Total

Level Up Moves (15)

Moves that Torchic learns naturally as it levels up.

ScratchLevel: 1
normal
physical category
4010035
Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
GrowlLevel: 1
normal
status category
010040
Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
Focus EnergyLevel: 7
normal
status category
0030
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
EmberLevel: 10
fire
special category
4010025
A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
PeckLevel: 16
flying
physical category
3510035
Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
Sand AttackLevel: 19
ground
status category
010015
Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
BounceLevel: 24
flying
physical category
85855
Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
Fire SpinLevel: 25
fire
special category
359515
Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 2 to 5 turns.
Quick AttackLevel: 28
normal
physical category
4010030
An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
Feather DanceLevel: 33
flying
status category
010015
Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce Attack.
SlashLevel: 34
normal
physical category
7010020
Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
Mirror MoveLevel: 37
flying
status category
0020
Counters the foe's attack with the same move.
FlamethrowerLevel: 43
fire
special category
9010015
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Aerial AceLevel: 45
flying
physical category
60020
An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
DetectLevel: 50
fighting
status category
005
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

Egg Moves (16)

Moves that Torchic can learn through breeding with compatible Pokémon.

Counter
fighting
physical category
110020
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Agility
psychic
status category
0030
Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
Baton Pass
normal
status category
0040
Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
Crush Claw
normal
physical category
759510
Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Feather Dance
flying
status category
010015
Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce Attack.
Reversal
fighting
physical category
110015
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Endure
normal
status category
0010
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Swagger
normal
status category
08515
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.
Rock Slide
rock
physical category
759010
Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Smelling Salt
normal
physical category
7010010
Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.
Counter
fighting
physical category
110020
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Reversal
fighting
physical category
110015
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Endure
normal
status category
0010
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Swagger
normal
status category
08515
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.
Rock Slide
rock
physical category
759010
Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Smelling Salt
normal
physical category
7010010
Powerful against paralyzed foes, but also heals them.

TM/HM Moves (20)

Moves that Torchic can learn via Technical Machines (TMs) and Hidden Machines (HMs).

Toxic
poison
status category
07010TM06
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden Power
normal
special category
6010015TM10
The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny Day
fire
status category
005TM11
Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Protect
normal
status category
0010TM17
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Frustration
normal
physical category
110020TM21
An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Return
normal
physical category
110020TM27
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Dig
ground
physical category
8010010TM28
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double Team
normal
status category
0015TM32
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Flamethrower
fire
special category
9010015TM35
A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire Blast
fire
special category
110855TM38
Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Rock Tomb
rock
physical category
609515TM39
Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Aerial Ace
flying
physical category
60020TM40
An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Facade
normal
physical category
7010020TM42
Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power
normal
physical category
7010020TM43
An attack with effects that vary by location.
Rest
psychic
status category
005TM44
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Attract
normal
status category
010015TM45
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Overheat
fire
special category
130905TM50
Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
Cut
grass
physical category
509530HM01
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Strength
normal
physical category
8010015HM04
Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock Smash
fighting
physical category
4010015HM06
A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.